June 13, 2016 · style
Lands' End Canvas By Lands' End

Lands' End has brought back their Canvas sub-brand as... Canvas By Lands' End. As in its first iteration, the label aims to reach a younger audience with slimmer fits and a lot of chambray. There was a lot to like about LEC as a source for comfortable yet flattering staple chinos, sweaters and light outerwear. CLE is off to a less appealing start as prices have generally crept upwards towards (and sometimes even past) the comparable J.Crew pieces they are clearly targeting—a $119 J.Crew cotton cardigan is mirrored by a similar sweater at CLE for $149. There are far fewer interesting items, including fewer wardrobe staples, and again items like $59 shorts seem priced with the company's frequent 20% and 30% discounts in mind.
The fall collections were always stronger the first time around, and here's hoping that trend continues.
The fall collections were always stronger the first time around, and here's hoping that trend continues.